…change by next year. The reason is China is expected to dramatically increase their cotton imports. She has not been to strong recently. China is one of the world’s biggest…
Monitoring Plant Metabolism to Detect HLB
…Department of Technology at the University of California, Davis, is looking at the metabolism of citrus trees and analyzing changes as indicators of stress and disease. Plants’ metabolic pathways change…
Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future
…that vital research to work on new strategies to sustain pollinator health. Conserving Natural Resources and Combating Climate Change USDA is examining the potential of a suite of climate scenarios…
USDA Expands Working-Lands Conservation Opportunities through CRP
…and pollinator habitat, while playing a significant role in mitigating climate change,” said Taylor. “CRP Grasslands recognizes the conservation value of well-managed, working grazing lands and pasturelands. This new opportunity…
Pesticide Conversations Already Happening with Schools
…growers had already been having pesticide conversations with nearby schools and the only change would be putting this system online. Once growers were shown how to use the system, Arroyo…
Project to Expand Green Business in California
…prevent pollution, such as using LED lighting and purchasing ENERGY STAR products. “Small business operators are not only real, local, economic assets, they are community role models, daily demonstrating climate…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…new approaches, leveraging environmental markets and improving the ability to measure the impact of conservation actions on the landscape. For example, The Climate Trust has launched a Working Lands Carbon…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for…
No Interest Rate Hike, for Now
…two percent target. Some analysts speculate a move is more likely in December because the Fed was not interested in making a change less than a week before a national…
Food and Forestry Research and Development Projects
…user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure…
New Rangeland Fire Science Plan
…effects of intensified drought and climate change, are creating conditions that lead to large, intense rangeland fires. These fires can easily burn thousands of acres in an hour, destroying livelihoods…
Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2017
…programs for the 2015 crop to assist enrolled producers who suffered a loss of price or revenue or both,” said Dolcini. “Since shares and ownership of a farm can change…
Changing Organization and Well-Being of Midsize Farms
…their well-being is heavily influenced by the broader farm economy, as well as by agricultural policy. The authors examine how midsize farms and their households changed from 1992 to 2014…
World Wildlife Numbers Down Since 1970
…is threatening wildlife by clearing land for farms and cities, while other factors include pollution, invasive species, hunting and climate change. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….